Are you interested in working in the United States? Searching for a job can be intimidating, which is why recruitment agencies are so useful. These are organizations that help connect employers with good job candidates. The process can vary slightly by agency, but as a job seeker, you usually start by submitting your resume. The agency contacts you when they find jobs that could be a good match. Using a recruitment agency doesn’t guarantee employment, but it can make the process smoother and faster. While recruitment agencies don’t tend to target foreign workers specifically, many of the best agencies work with companies open to international hires. Here are the top 11 recruitment agencies for foreigners in the USA:
#1. Randstad
Randstad, which is a Dutch recruitment agency, specializes in staffing, outsourcing, consulting, and workforce solutions. Areas include engineering, accounting and finance, life sciences, legal, IT, human resources, and more. It has a presence in 38 countries, including 5,700+ internal staff in North America.
Randstad sponsors visas for foreign nationals who comply with regulations and any applicable laws. Randstad also works with 900 approved and compliant partners. On Randstad’s page for job seekers, you can search for jobs by title, keyword, location, and remote. Randstad will also help you build a new, professional resume. See what industry resumes look like; learn about format, references, and proofreading; and much more. The automated resume builder creates a professional document in just seconds. To get jobs that fit you, join Randstad and get jobs and updates sent directly to you.
#2. Kforce
Kforce specializes in technology and professional staffing services. Every year, it connects 30,000 professionals with about 3,000 clients. Its specialties are technology, communications, financial services, and healthcare and insurance. Services include project solutions, talent solutions, and team solutions.
The Kforce International Solutions service helps connect international consultants with top companies in the United States, including Fortune 100 Companies. Kforce guides job seekers through each step of the visa sponsorship process, whether it’s an H1-B visa, an F1 Visa (student visa) Optional Practical Training, and so on. According to its website, Kforce maintains a 99% H1 approval ratio. To start, click on “Submit Resume” and add your information. At the bottom, you’ll be asked to mark your employment eligibility, which includes an “I require sponsorship to work in the United States” option.
#3. O’Grady Peyton International
Are you a nurse or medical technologist from outside the US? O’Grady Peyton is a staffing recruitment agency focused on placing nurses and medical technologists in the United States. It offers the largest selection of high-paying international jobs. The agency helps with all U.S. required forms, licensing preparation, living accommodations, and much more. The organization even provides a free flight to the US when you get a job.
To work with O’Grady Peyton International, you’ll need to meet certain requirements, such as English fluency, completion of a recognized education program, and minimum general and professional hours. To get started, you’ll need to complete an inquiry form, which O’Grady Peyton will use to determine if you’re qualified to work in nursing or allied jobs overseas.
#4. Aerotek
For over three decades, Areotek has helped job seekers find careers at great companies. Its specialties include construction, distribution and logistics, aviation and airport operations; manufacturing and production; and more. Aerotek partners with thousands of hiring managers at Fortune 500 companies, industry firms, and government agencies, so the resources for job seekers are also free to job seekers.
Most Aerotek positions are available to individuals eligible to work in the United States. That includes candidates with valid Employment Authorization Documents (work permits), Green Cards, and anyone else who can work as outlined in Department of Homeland Security document 1-9. To start the job-finding process, search for opportunities on the company’s job board. After you find a job that you think is a good match, apply. If one of Aerotek’s recruiters thinks you’re a good fit, they’ll contact you. Once you’ve applied to a job, your profile is also added to the talent database. You’ll be considered for future opportunities that are a good fit. To get updated on more jobs, join the Talent Network.
#5. Robert Half
Based in California, Robert Half is a specialized talent solutions firm. According to its website, it’s both the first and largest firm of its kind. It specializes in finance and accounting; administrative and customer support; technology, marketing and creative; and legal. With Robert Half’s recruiters and smart matching technology, companies can find temporary and permanent candidates. In 2022, the company was on the Forbes list of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.
What should job seekers know? Robert Half doesn’t usually sponsor H-1B visas, so you’ll need to let your recruiter know right away if you need sponsorship. You’ll never be charged for using Robert Half’s staffing services. You can search for open jobs, upload your resume, and use the free Robert Half app. The company also offers access to a personalized learning experience with 70,000+ training options in all languages.
#6. Korn Ferry
Founded in 1969, global organizational consulting firm Korn Ferry has grown considerably since its early days. Using expertise and innovative solutions like the Korn Ferry Intelligence Cloud, Korn Ferry’s talent acquisition process assesses where companies need to hire new people, what skills and mindsets are the best fit, and who the best candidates are. Services include executive search, professional search, interim executives and professionals, recruitment process outsourcing, and project recruitment.
As a job seeker, Korn Ferry lets you know who’s hiring and what they’re looking for. To register, you’ll need to create an account. You can search for opportunities for free or join Korn Ferry Advance, which offers 1-on-1 expert career coaching, interview prep, skills development, and much more. The premium plan costs $49/month. We couldn’t find information on whether Korn Ferry sponsors visas, but job seekers will likely need to already be eligible to work in the US.
#7. Adecco
Adecco combines more than 50 years’ worth of staffing experience. In 1996, staffing firms Adia and Ecco merged, creating Adecco. The parent group of Adecco – The Adecco Group – is one of the largest staffing and HR solutions in the world. It works in 60 countries and in addition to staffing, it offers a variety of programs and partnerships such as work-based learning, the Addeco Military Alliance, and the Disability Work Program. Industries include logistics; manufacturing; technology; creative and marketing; professional, finance, and insurance; and medical and science.
To apply, simply fill out a short application and send it to Adecco. They’ll search for jobs that match your skills and experience. You can also search for a specific job on your own and apply. As with most recruitment agencies, there’s no cost to you. We couldn’t find information on visas, but Adecco likely requires candidates to already be eligible to work in the US.
#8. ManpowerGroup (Manpower)
ManpowerGroup, which consists of a family of brands (Manpower, Experis, and Talent Solutions) connect millions of people to careers and hundreds of thousands of organizations. The group works in 75 countries and territories. Manpower is the contingent staffing and permanent recruitment organization. It offers services like direct hire, flexible staffing, and onsite management in engineering, finance, life science, supply chain, and business professionals.
Job seekers should go to the Manpower website and use the search bar to look for work by job type, industry, skill, and where you’d like to work. You can also sign up and register by creating a profile. When Manpower finds a match, your recruiter will invite you to complete screening steps, including an interview. They’ll use this information to match you to companies until you find an assignment. Once you get a permanent job, Manpower supports you for 90 days. If you get a temporary assignment, Manpower is your employer and should be contacted about HR-related issues. Manpower will help people find work in other countries, but you must be legally authorized to work in your destination country. Manpower itself doesn’t sponsor work visas.
#9. Michael Page
Michael Page is a professional recruitment agency that places interim, temporary, contract, and permanent candidates. It works around the world, including in the Americas. In the US, it focuses on industries like banking and financial services, legal, marketing, human resources, engineering, healthcare and life sciences, and information technology.
Job seekers can browse jobs by title, region/city, industry, sector, and salary minimum and maximum. The agency also offers career advice on topics like resumes, cover letters, job interviews, the job search, and more. With the Job Match tool, you can upload your CV and get relevant, targeted job opportunities instantly. It doesn’t appear that Michael Page itself offers visa sponsorship.
#10. Frontline Source Group
Founded in 2004, Frontline is a fast-growing placement firm. It works in areas like administrative, customer service, legal, engineering, technology, and accounting and finance. It also offers executive search in areas like cyber security, healthcare operations, marketing, and life sciences.
As a job seeker, you can submit your resume through “Search Jobs” or “Upload Resume.” Recruiters review every resume before it’s added to the talent database. If a job match comes up, a recruiter will contact you before submitting your resume for consideration. You also need to do an initial phone screen and in-person interview before a client looks at your resume. Job seekers never pay fees. Frontline Source Group itself doesn’t appear to offer visa sponsorship, but it looks like job openings will let you know if a client company sponsors visas.
#11. Kelly Services
Kelly Services is a global staffing agency specializing in engineering, education, technology, science and clinical, and more. Every year, they place over 250,000 people in professional industrial careers. Services include temporary staffing, on-site management, technical writing, and direct-hire staffing.
Job seekers can search thousands of temporary, full-time, and remote jobs. For a personalized home page, you should create a profile. This lets you save specific jobs and applications. Your profile will ask for information like what kind of job you’re looking for and for your resume. To work with Kelly Services, you will need to be legally authorized to work in the United States. Kelly Services doesn’t help with Employment Authorization.
